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Veterans Commitee

Veteran’s Committee review of 1st quarter. 

The Veteran’s Committee has been busy. 

1. The first quarter we have developed and implemented a plan for a Memorial Stone to be laid in Honor of our Brothers and Veteran’s at the National Cemetery in Montevallo. This is well on the way thanks to the generous response from Brothers across the state we have raised right at $11K. This will cover the cost of the stone and allow for funding future Veteran’s projects.

2. The extra funds raised will help fund a planned portrait to be commissioned as an ongoing source of income for the committee that will allow funding of projects without begging Lodges or Brothers to contribute. 

3. The National Sojourners and several Lodges across the State have been presenting medals and scholarships to outstanding JROTC Cadets. If your Lodge would like to participate with your local JROTC the GL would like to join you in your efforts, please contact us.

4. The Veteran’s Committee has been pleased to visit several Blue Lodge and Appendant Body fundraising Dinners and events to represent our Veterans.

5. The Committee is working to establish a uniformed color guard to serve at GL formal functions.

These are just some of the things that we are working on this quarter.

Besides continuing the above-mentioned projects some things to look forward to in the coming months. We will be contacting the City of Bham. Veteran’s Day Parade Committee and inquiring about participating with a float representing Mason’s service to our Nation.  We are also exploring possibilities of a cross-state motorcycle ride from Huntsville to Mobile along with American Legion and VFW Riders to support our Gold Star Kids.

          A few 1st quarter dates to remember 

National Vietnam Veteran’s Day

National Medal of Honor Month

The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima

Ceasefire in Vietnam 1973

The Liberations of Manila and Guadalcanal WWII

Founding of the US Merchant Marines 1938

May God Bless our Nation and our Veterans and may He watch over and protect those who protect us. 

Fraternally B.H. Fant, Chairman, Grand Lodge Veterans Committee

Grand Lodge of North Carolina Coin

Brethren,

The Grand Lodge of Alabama has partnered with the Grand Lodge of North Carolina on a RISE North Carolina Grand Lodge coin to assist in their relief efforts from Hurricane Helene. MWGM Robert Wayne Rideout has generously commissioned an AL numbered series coin. They are available for a donation of $100 through the Grand Lodge office. CLICK HERE to see a full size image.

This is a limited offering and all funds raised will be sent to the Grand Lodge of North Carolina to aid in their relief efforts for the lodges of western North Carolina. Contact the Grand Secretary to reserve yours. I have mine.

Thanks,

Richard Schultz, GM

Thanksgiving Hours

Brethren, 

The Grand Lodge office will be closed November 27th through December 1st for the Thanksgiving Holidays. We wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday and safe travels. We will resume normal business hours on Monday December 2nd. 

Thanks,

R:.W:. Zachary Allen Holmes

Grand Secretary/Executive Director

Grand Lodge of Alabama, F&AM

P O Box 1070

Millbrook, AL 36054

334-290-0961

gsecal@glofal.com  

www.glofal.com

Independence Day

Brethren All,

Your Grand Lodge office wishes you and yours a happy and safe Independence Day Holiday. The Grand Lodge office will be closed July 4th and 5th. We will resume normal business hours Monday, July 8th.

Zachary Allen Holmes
Grand Secretary/Executive Director
Grand Lodge of Alabama, F&AM